Shaftesbury haulier John Pritchard caused ‘unnecessary suffering’ to calves
A SHAFTESBURY livestock haulier who transported 35 calves from a Dorset farm to a slaughterhouse in Wiltshire has been…
‘A long, painful year…’: 12 months on from allegations against MP David Warburton
‘WE cannot provide any information on any complaint, including whether or not a complaint has been received.’ It is 12 months since Somerton…
Four ‘seriously injured’ in crash on A3030 near Sherborne
FOUR people were seriously injured in a crash in Sherborne. The incident happened on the A3030 at Hawkins Hill, Caundle…
UK-wide emergency mobile phone alert test: Date and time revealed
MOBILE phones across the country will burst into life at 3pm on Sunday, April 23 – but don’t be…
Covid mask mandate at Dorset County Hospital to end
MASKS will no longer be mandatory at a Dorset hospital from next week (April 11). Dorset County Hospital has announced…
Rampant Royals hit Bridport for six
After a big win at Park Road on Saturday, the Royals made the trip to Bridport Reserves to try…
Kitt Hill in Sherborne to full re-open – 12 months after building damaged
TROUBLESOME Kitt Hill in Sherborne is set to fully re-open to traffic more than a year after a wall…
Parking charges to rise in Dorset – but only in ‘tourist areas’
PARKING charges at Dorset Council-run car parks are increasing – but only in tourist areas. The council says new rates…
Wiltshire and Somerset routes set to see double traffic over Easter weekend
THE A303 could see delays this week as the big Easter getaway begins. Drivers are set to embark on up…
Easter holiday activities on offer in Dorset
THE Easter holidays are well underway and families across Dorset and beyond are looking for things to do. Here are…
